Metformin hydrochloride vs Glucose blood testing reagents
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 5.7× as often as Glucose blood testing reagents in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 396,242 in England.
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
396,242items
Glucose blood testing reagents · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Glucose blood testing reagents: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Glucose blood testing reagents
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Glucose blood testing reagents |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,247,052 | 396,242 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,404,281 | 5,101,256 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,969,944 | £5,188,321 |
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